Haikei

What is Haikei?

Haikei is a browser-based tool that generates SVG backgrounds and graphics at the click of a button. Instead of opening a design application and constructing shapes manually, you choose one of the predefined patterns, adjust the parameters and export the result as an SVG file. The entire process runs in the browser, with no installation required.

The freemium model allows you to get started at no cost. Advanced features are tied to a paid plan, which creates noticeable limitations on the free tier.

Core features

• Automatic generation of SVG backgrounds from predefined shapes and patterns
• Support for animated SVG output for web applications
• Export as an SVG file for direct use in code or design tools
• A range of templates for different visual styles (waves, blobs, grids and more)
• Browser-based use with no local installation

Who is Haikei for?

Web developers who want to give a landing page a custom background quickly, without involving a design team. UX designers use Haikei in early project phases to bring prototypes to life with dynamic graphics before final design decisions are made. Content creators who need visual elements for microsites or campaign pages can reach usable results without prior knowledge of Illustrator or Figma.

Anyone who wants to go deep into color theory or complex shape compositions will hit the limits of the available templates fairly quickly.

Context & alternatives

Haikei belongs to the category of generative design utilities for the web, alongside tools such as SVGBackgrounds.com and the CSS generator Mesher. What sets it apart from pure CSS gradient generators is the SVG output with an animation option, which makes Haikei particularly relevant for decorative page sections that need motion. Anyone who requires full control over anchor points and curves will be better served by a vector application. For everyone else: if the goal is an exportable, animated background in under five minutes, Haikei delivers exactly that.